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Join your hosts Mark Tinklenberg, Mike Haringa, and Zach Walker as we take a deep dive into the X's and O's of the NBA. We'll share the why behind the what when it comes to NBA offensive and defensive systems. We'll look closely at coaches, personnel, and playing styles throughout the league. Our goal is to enhance your knowledge of the game while sharing what we love, NBA Basketball.

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    Latest episodes from X's and O's: NBA Breakdown

    The NBA Finals & Off-Season Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 51:33


    -Mamba talk for the 24th episode -Finals update -Offseason/Free Agency/Tradeds

    NBA Finals Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 31:08


    Breaking down the NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns.

    NBA Playoff Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 35:32


    Luka or Trey? How the updated NBA rules will improve the game in 2021-2022 season.

    NBA Playoff Breakdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 70:57


    Zach, Mike, and Coach O breakdown all the latest happenings in the NBA Playoffs.

    Zach Fleer of 270 Hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 67:55


    270 Hoops and Zach's story & the impact it has had, NBA Playoff Preview, and All-Time Teams. Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachfleer270 (@zachfleer270)

    NBA Playoff Posturing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 34:20


    NBA Playoff Posturing, who wants to end up where? Why the Play-In games all of a sudden matter more than ever. Coaching changes coming in Indy? All NBA Defense discussion, come join Zach and Mark for the NBA talk.

    Play-in Format Discussion, Lakers in Trouble? Best 22 year old ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 43:49


    Mark, Mike & Zach discuss the playoff play-in format, ask if the Lakers in trouble and debate the best 22 year old ever?

    Game Planning for the Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 35:20


    AD on the way, how does the West keep up with the Lakers with their stars coming back? Injuries impacting standings and playoff pushes. Mark, Zach and Coach O dive into how teams are going to have to game plan for the playoffs. Twitter https://twitter.com/x_breakdown (@x_breakdown) https://twitter.com/coacho365 (@coacho365)

    Kobe, CP3, Lakers-Nets & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 55:32


    Kobe Memory, CP3 IMPACT, Lakers vs. Brooklyn and the Nets problem, Barkley Clippers comment, in game dunks, and a would you rather!

    Around the NBA Post Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 38:23


    Mike and Zach go around the NBA to talk NBA Trade Deadline/Buyout Review, Are the Lakers in trouble? NBA fans coming back into arenas for playoffs. Catch it all here!

    Injuries, Standings, Trade Deadline and March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 48:37


    Mike & Zach discuss the recent injuries to Lebron and LaMelo. Next, they take a look at the standings in each conference and what might happen as the trade deadline approaches. Finally, the guys share their thoughts on the first weekend of March Madness.

    All-Star Recap & 2nd Half Preview with Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 60:25


    Mark, Zach, Mike, and guest Coach O take a hands on approach into both the All-Star Game results, and the second half preview of the season. What did they get right and wrong from their season preview? Where do they see certain teams finishing as the season really heats up? Find out here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/coacho365 (@coacho365)

    All-Star Preview, Trade Rumors, News & Would You Rather

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 63:26


    Mark, Mike & Zach preview the NBA All-Star Game, discuss the latest trade rumors, hit on some news around the league and engage in a game of Would You Rather...

    Conference Standings, Top Coaches/Teams/Rookies, & Would You Rather?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 48:15


    Mark, Mike, & Zach discuss the conference standings in both the East and the West. Next they share their thoughts on the top coaches, teams, and rookies around the league and finally they play an NBA Team Version of "Would You Rather?"

    Ascending & Descending Teams, The All Star Conundrum, & Would You Rather with Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 56:47


    Mark, Mike, Zach, and Coach O handle the topic of ascending and descending teams across the NBA, the NBA All Star Game conundrum, as well as a "Would You Rather" all things NBA. Hop in the game and enjoy the conversation! Twitter https://twitter.com/coacho365 (@coacho365)

    Eastbound and Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 42:19


    Are the Nets for real? We look at the enhanced offense, and diminished defense after the blockbuster trade. Is there a "favorite" in the East? We look at the current standings amongst the top teams in each conference. Is zone defense becoming more of a trend in regular season games? Find out what we have seen, and how offenses are adjusting in this episode.

    Kobe Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 75:20


    Kobe Tribute

    Breaking Down the Harden Trade & Shaq's Unbeatable Starting Five Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 58:38


    Mark, Mike, and Zach dissect the massive James Harden trade from last week. How does each team involved walk away from that trade happy? Are the Nets the best team in the East now? Also, the team tries to come up with a lineup to match Shaq's post of an unbeatable starting five. Tune in here!

    Early MVP Odds, COVID Struggles, & Stat Trends Across the League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 46:10


    Mark, Mike, & Zach talk about the early MVP odds as well as the struggles of the COVID NBA season and how it is impacting the players' and coaches' mental health. Lastly, they dive into the defensive and offensive stats across the NBA. Will these numbers hold for these teams? Find out here.

    Surprises, Disappointments, Plus Early Offensive trends with Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 71:41


    Mark, Mike, & Zach are joined by https://twitter.com/coacho365 (@coacho365) to discuss the first week of NBA action including surprises, disappointments, NBA offenses across the league, trends teams are using and a new segment - "Would you rather or if you could"

    Nate Axelrod - Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 50:52


    Mark, Mike, & Zach talk with Nate Axelrod, currently an assistant coach at Ohio Wesleyan University and former D3 National Player of the Year, about his playing career and the work you have to put in to be great at what you do. Nate also discusses what makes a great NBA point guard and then makes a prediction for the upcoming NBA season.

    NBA Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 59:12


    Mark, Mike, and Zach take a look at the top teams in each conference and dive into the "it" factor for each playoff caliber team. Find out who they see making the playoffs and what players they see making the jump this year.

    A Deep Dive into the Life of a Pro Player with Jack Gibbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 48:11


    We're excited to talk with Jack Gibbs today. Jack played his college basketball at Davidson and has been playing overseas since 2017. Join Mark, Mike, and Zach as they take a deep dive into the life of a pro player. How to work with teammates and coaches and how to deal with injuries. Go behind the scenes, including some insider stories! Twitter - https://twitter.com/JackGibbs_12 (@JackGibbs_12)

    Bubble Review & Off-Season Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 54:46


    Your hosts Mark Tinklenberg, Mike Haringa, and Zachariah Walker look at how player movement across the NBA this off-season will impact the NBA title chase. The guys analyze how some of those players fit with the schemes and coaching staffs on their new teams.

    Introducing X's and O's: NBA Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 2:15


    Join your hosts Mark Tinklenberg, Mike Haringa, and Zach Walker as we take a deep dive into the X's and O's of the NBA. We'll share the why behind the what when it comes to NBA offensive and defensive systems. We'll look closely at coaches, personnel, and playing styles throughout the league. Our goal is to enhance your knowledge of the game while sharing what we love, NBA Basketball. Follow X's and O's NBA Breakdown on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/x_breakdown (@x_breakdown) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/x_breakdown/ (x_breakdown)

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